Though the temperature may be dropping, November’s events calendar shows no signs of cooling down. Stateside, Austin and Nashville are hosting back-to-back design weeks highlighting the best local design in those cities. Lima will host a design week of its own that’s estimated to draw 10,000 visitors to the Peruvian capital. Dubai Design Week is going to be a major celebration, with a host of events and the unveiling of the new Jameel Arts Centre. Meanwhile in Amsterdam, the World Architecture Festival will bestow a series of awards on the best recently completed and upcoming projects around the world.

Austin

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The third edition of Austin Design Week (November 5–9) will celebrate innovation and bring the design community together for a weeklong series of free talks, workshops, and studio tours. Topics to be addressed include innovations for social impact, redesigning public spaces for collaboration, and striving for equity through community-driven design. Aside from scheduled events, visitors will find plenty to do in Austin, from visiting Ellsworth Kelly’s new building and work of art, Austin, at the Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas to sampling the local food scene at old favorites like Franklin BBQ and new spots like Joann’s Fine Foods in the Austin Motel, which hotelier Liz Lambert renovated last year. The most exciting new place to stay is the LINE Austin, which opened this summer in a 1965 showstopper filled with art by Texan artists and a restaurant by Top Chef winner Kristen Kish.

Nashville

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Following on the heels of Austin Design Week, Nashville Design Week (November 8–15) will present a weeklong series of exhibits, talks, tours, and workshops that showcase the thriving local design community. If you haven’t been to the Music City recently, now is a good time to go and discover the hip new hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops making it one of the South’s most enticing destinations. Be sure to check out hometown hero Reese Witherspoon’s fashion and lifestyle boutique Draper James, book a table at Catbird Seat, and stay at the new Bobby Hotel.

Lima

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Lima Design Week will take place November 6–18, bringing an estimated 10,000 visitors to the Peruvian capital to discover the latest in Latin American design. This major South American metropolis has lots to offer, from a stunning coastline to incredible museums, but the most compelling reason to go might be for its incredible restaurant scene. If you’re planning to go, be sure to book a table at groundbreaking chef Virgilio Martinez’s lauded restaurant Central far in advance and make sure to visit Astrid y Gastón, run by Martinez’s mentor Gastón Acurio, who elevated Peruvian cuisine on the world stage.

Dubai

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The fourth edition of Dubai Design Week will take place November 12–17, with the aim of cementing Dubai’s place as the Middle East’s capital of design. During the course of six days, more than 230 events will take place in the Dubai Design District (d3) and around the city, including a trade fair, exhibitions, pop-ups, workshops, talks, and more. The Jameel Arts Centre—one of the city’s first contemporary art institutions—is slated to open in November as well. Consider staying at Zabeel House by Jumeirah, which appeals to millennials with sleek design and coworking spaces.

Amsterdam

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The World Architecture Festival has been called the "Oscars of architecture," with awards being given for both completed and future projects around the world. This year’s event, which takes place at the RAI Amsterdam on November 28–30, will be the largest to date, drawing leading architects from around the globe. The Inside Festival takes place simultaneously and focuses on celebrating interiors. As an alternative to a traditional hotel, you might want to stay in a houseboat floating on the canals. A visit to the Dutch capital wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Stedelijk BASE, designed by Rem Koolhaas, which opened last year.

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